Equinix, the world's largest data center REIT, launched its first hydrogen power trial for critical backup systems at the DB3 data center in Dublin.
The 12-week pilot involves collaboration with Irish utility ESB and clean energy firm GeoPura. This initiative tests zero-emission fuel cells as an alternative to traditional diesel generators.
The project addresses grid capacity constraints and rising power demands from AI growth. Success in this live environment could signal a global shift toward sustainable data center development.